General Accountant

**Job Description | General Accountant**
**Home Office format with a few monthly exceptions.**

**Summary**

**ResponsibilitiesAccounting and Financial Reporting**
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger entries, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
- Prepare, analyze, and reconcile monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and local tax regulations.
- Generate financial reports for management, providing actionable insights and recommendations.

**Payroll Management**
- Process payroll for internal employees, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.
- Collaborate with HR to update and maintain payroll records, including employee benefits, deductions, and changes.
- Ensure payroll compliance with local and international tax regulations, including social security, INFONAVIT, FONACOT, and other statutory contributions.
- Reconcile payroll-related accounts and prepare payroll journal entries in the general ledger.
- Address employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
- Support internal and external audits with payroll documentation and reconciliations.

**Tax Compliance**
- Prepare and submit accurate tax returns and filings, ensuring adherence to local and international tax laws.
- Monitor tax compliance and regulatory changes, advising management on potential impacts.
- Support the preparation of VAT, ISR, and other tax reports, including reconciling accounts for accuracy.

**Budgeting and Forecasting**
- Assist in creating budgets and financial forecasts, monitoring variances, and providing analysis to improve financial planning.
- Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure alignment of financial goals.

**Audit Coordination**
- Prepare and provide required documentation for internal and external audits.
- Address auditor inquiries, ensuring timely resolution of issues and recommendations.
- Implement process improvements to address audit findings and optimize operations.

**Collaboration**
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, operations, and finance, to align financial processes with organizational objectives.
- Act as a point of contact for financial queries and provide guidance to team members as needed.

**Technology and Systems**
- Utilize accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) to maintain accurate financial records.
- Leverage advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting, including the use of pivot tables and automation tools.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- 5+ years of experience in accounting roles, including payroll management, preferably within multinational organizations.
- Proficiency in payroll and accounting software (e.g., SAP, Workday, Nomipaq) and advanced Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, macros).
- Bilingual in Spanish and English (written and verbal).
- Strong knowledge of local and international accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Experience with payroll compliance, including social security, VAT, and ISR regulations.

**Preferred Skills**
- Experience managing multi-country payroll and multi-entity accounting.
- Familiarity with intercompany transactions and financial systems integration.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for liaising with clients and internal stakeholders.

Tipo de puesto: Tiempo completo

Tipo de jornada:

- Turno de 8 horas

Idioma:

- Inglés (Deseable)

Lugar de trabajo: Empleo presencial